VIDEO: Animal Services Steps in with Emergency Evacuations
Jul. 5, 2016 | 1:46 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
It’s not just humans that are in need during emergencies. The County’s Department of Animal Services sometimes has to intervene.
Animals
VIDEO: County Animal Services to the Rescue in Fire Zone
Jun. 21, 2016 | 11:39 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
County animal control officers have carried out dozens of rescues of animals threatened by the Border Fire. Everything from dogs and cats to sheep, horses and chickens. Residents facing evacuation from the fire who need help rescuing or removing animals can call the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services dispatch at (619) 236-2341.
VIDEO: Animal Services Provides Care for Homeless Pets
Jan. 27, 2016 | 4:21 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
County Animal Services staff joined the annual Project Homeless Connect event to help the homeless with their pet needs – including providing something fitting for El Niño.
VIDEO: How to Prepare Your Pets for El Niño
Nov. 23, 2015 | 5:29 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Forecasters are predicting a severe winter and are urging residents to prepare – this includes plans for pets
VIDEO: Spirit Fund Helps Scooter Get Back on his Feet
Sep. 2, 2015 | 12:05 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Scooter the Wonder Dog was born with an unusual deformity, but he is getting help thanks to the Spirit Fund. We visited Scooter before and after surgery.
VIDEO: 18 Animals Seized in Jacumba
Aug. 27, 2015 | 5:36 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Animal Control Officers found a dead four-month-old baby horse and a number of emaciated animals.
VIDEO: ‘Finding Rover’ Puts Sergeant Back in Arms
Jul. 14, 2015 | 4:04 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
After the Fourth of July, one pet owner discovered his dog had escaped from his backyard. But a free app helped him find his pooch in minutes.